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A6 HKU

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,606 mi
Last recorded257,606 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 257,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 237,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 236,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 234,170 miles

Bulge in coolant pipe from water flange

Central fuel cooler damaged

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Boot showing signs of PAS leak

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp hazy (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill and wing corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake showing signs of getting hot

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Spring hanger modified

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corrorded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 234,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bulge in coolant pipe from water flange

Central fuel cooler damaged

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Boot showing signs of PAS leak

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp hazy (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill and wing corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake showing signs of getting hot

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Spring hanger modified

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corrorded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 225,506 miles

Central fuel cooler damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear spring hanger modified

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake balance

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 225,506 miles

Central fuel cooler damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear spring hanger modified

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake balance

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 216,138 miles

Nearside Rear caliper damp

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Aug 2019 202,171 miles

rear silencer corroded

suspension lowered

Fail 20 Aug 2019 202,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 7 Sep 2018 191,420 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel cooler damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

lower covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 191,419 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

fuel cooler damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

lower covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 178,054 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel cooler damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on inside edge

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 3 Aug 2017 178,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

fuel cooler damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on inside edge

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 24 Aug 2016 166,244 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

fuel cooler damaged

right front wing damaged

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

right wing repeater damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2016 166,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded and worn

fuel cooler damaged

right front wing damaged

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

right wing repeater damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2015 152,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake ,pads worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 19 Aug 2015 152,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake ,pads worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

suspension lowered

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 143,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

suspension lowered

Pass 2 Sep 2013 133,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,868 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 121,868 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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A6 HKU is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A6 HKU is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is A6 HKU safe to buy?

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